Alhassanain(p) Network for Heritage and Islamic Thought

ISLAM IS THE RELIGION OF PEACE

This book is corrected and edited by Al-Hassanain (p) Institue for Islamic Heritage and Thought

• Introduction
• The Meaning of Islam
• The Misconception that Islam was spread by Force
• Just War Theory and Practice in Islam
• Islamic Principles Enjoin Mercy and Condemn Aggression
• Islamic General Principles Champion Comprehensive Peace
• Respect for the human life
• Equality of human status
• The unity and inviolability of the religion of Allah for all humans
• Encouragement of fruitful cooperation between Muslims and the People of the Book (Jews and Christians)
• Sincerity and purity in advising others
• Enjoining the good and forbidding the evil
• Islamic forms of worship encourage brotherhood and egalitarian values
• Necessity of all to seek beneficial knowledge
• Environmental protection and preservation
• Social Welfare including support of orphans, the needy and destitute
• Principles of Endowment
• Islamic Morals Promote Comprehensive Peace
• Islam Enjoins Believers to Observe the Following Moral Obligations and Recommendations to Promote Peace
• Islam enjoins truth
• Islam enjoins justice
• Islam enjoins altruism
• Islam enjoins brotherhood
• Islam enjoins the maintenance of righteous company
• Islam enjoins reconciliation and peace making
• Islam enjoins maintaining a good character and morals
• Islam enjoins generosity
• Islam enjoins on Muslims to hide mistakes and omissions of others
• Islam enjoins upon patience
• Examples of Acts Prohibited in Islam which help Promote Peace
• Polytheism and Idolatry
• Sorcery and magic of all types
• Aggression and oppression
• Unkind treatment towards parents, children and kindred
• Adultery, fornication, slander etc
• Intoxicants and Gambling
• Stealing, robbery, unlawful acquisition of property and wealth
• Monopoly and hording
• Misuse of the wealth and the assets of an orphan
• Abuse of authority
• Torture
• False testimonies and oaths
• Betrayal and breach of trust in contracts
• Slander and backbiting
• Name-calling and mocking others
• Hatred, contempt and resentment against others
• Social boycott (unless under strict conditions)
• Cursing and abusive language
• Stinginess and miserliness
• Extravagance and lavish spending
• Exaggeration and extremism
• Arrogance and false pride
• All unjust acts leading to disputes, quarrels and feuds among people
• Misrepresentation of facts and false reporting
• Fits of Rage, Temper tantrums, and use of offensive and abusive language
• Glee and malicious joy over the sufferings of others
• Undue interference with things that do not concern him
• Unjust ruling and sentences
• Spying on others
• Spreading the mistakes of others, and slandering
• Exploitation of others, especially the easily victimized like the destitute or elderly
• Inconveniences to others, especially neighbors
• Conclusion